Post-Finale Heartbreak & New Beginnings: Janette and Fan Favourites Spill on Life After The Golden Bachelor

The emotional finale of The Golden Bachelor Australia left runner-up Janette Bendle blindsided after Bear Myrden chose Sunny Long. Seven months later, the Melbourne Pilates instructor is reflecting on the abrupt end to her journey.

Janette confirmed she has had no contact with Bear since the final rose ceremony in Cape Town, where she made a quick, emotional exit. However, she harbours no ill will toward the winning couple and even messaged Sunny to congratulate her.

Looking ahead, Janette is not closing the door on televised romance. She has enthusiastically stated she would be \”up for\” the role if Channel 9 decides to greenlight an Australian version of The Golden Bachelorette. This willingness stems from a previous health scare that motivates her to \”just say yes\” to every opportunity.

The focus on a Golden Bachelorette spin-off has brought other fan favourites back into the spotlight:

Jan Herdman (Age Transformation Coach): Despite being eliminated late in the season, Jan has quickly launched a media career, signing with a leading talent agency. Her coach believes she has a \”massive audience waiting\” for her message on healthy ageing.

Bianca Dye (Radio Presenter): The Queensland radio personality also confirmed she would \”absolutely love\” to put her hand up for the role of the first Australian Golden Bachelorette.

Meanwhile, winner Sunny and Bear are now enjoying their first few days public as a couple, having navigated seven months of secret meetings and daily phone calls to keep their love story hidden. The couple is now focused on blending their respective families into their shared \”golden era.\”